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commercial motor vehicles. The policy implements the requirements of the Federal Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991 and the U.S. Department of Transportation Regulations, 49 C.F.R., Part 382. The policy is in addition to and separate from the City's Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy, which implements the requirements of state law and the federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. The policy is intended only to establish rules necessary under 49 C.F.R. Part 382. The City and its employees may have other rights and obligations under state and federal law. All employees who operate commercial motor vehicles on behalf of the City shall comply with the terms of this policy. The City requires that all employees report to work on time, either scheduled work hours or call-back, iri appropriate condition for work. Any employee found to be in violation of this policy is subject to discipline up to and including termination of employment. The entire policy is included in the Reference Section of this manual. POLICY: EMPLOYEE ORIENTATION Approved By: City dministrator Section: 1.25 Revision History: 1994, 1997 New Employee Orientation was developed in an effort to help a new employee to become acquainted with the responsibilities of the position, the organization, and to develop a sense of belonging, loyalty and interest in the City. Full-time employees will be introduced to the City • through the New Employee Orientation Program. The new employees respective department head will assist with the orientation process in a cooperative manner following the guidelines as outlined below. Procedures In addition to the offer of employment letter, a Handbook will be provided welcoming the new employee aboard. The employee is requested to bring the Handbook the first day on the job. The new employee will report to the department head on the first day of employment. The individual responsible for orientation will meet with the new employee, making sure the new employee is receiving the proper information from the assigned supervisor and department head. As a guideline to ensure all policies are covered, the individual responsible for orientation should utilize the Employee Orientation Checklist located in the reference section of this manual. As part of the orientation process, (the "employee designate"), will schedule the employee to meet with each department head during the first week of employment. Meetings within each of the departments will provide the employee with an opportunity to meet all department heads and discuss the purpose and organization of the unit. As part of this meeting, the Department Head will introduce the new employee to the members of the department and take the employee on a tour of the department and its facilities.